Chef

Sodexo; Marchwood; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health & wellbeing app

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan

Uniform provided

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Job summary

Sodexo in Priory Southampton is seeking a dedicated Chef to prepare high-quality meals supporting patient wellbeing and the overall dining experience. You will manage your own kitchen section, ensuring every dish meets our high standards within a fast-paced, purpose-driven team.

Ideal candidates have NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) with at least 2 years of chef experience, strong culinary skills, and a collaborative, calm approach under pressure.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) and at least 2 years' experience as a chef.
• Strong culinary skills required.
• Clear, respectful communication and team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to recipes and quality standards.
• Contribute to menu planning and recipe development.
• Support, guide, and train junior chefs and kitchen staff.
• Ensure health and safety, hygiene, COSHH, and fire safety compliance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.

Skills

Strong culinary skills

Communication & teamwork

Work well under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent)

Job description

As a Chef at Sodexo in Priory Southampton, you'll play a vital role in preparing high-quality meals that support patient wellbeing and enhance the overall dining experience. You'll be responsible for managing your own section of the kitchen, ensuring every dish meets our high standards. If you're passionate about food, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a purpose-driven team - this is the role for you. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your way. What you'll do:

• Prepare and cook meals according to recipes and quality standards
• Contribute to menu planning and recipe development
• Support, guide, and train junior chefs and kitchen staff
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety, hygiene, cleanliness, COSHH, and fire safety regulations
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment. NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) and at least 2 years' experience as a chef
• Strong culinary skills and a genuine passion for cooking
• Ability to perform well under pressure in a busy kitchen
• Clear, respectful communication and a strong team spirit

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications - so don't wait!

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & wellbeing app with 24/ 7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
• Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay